Donna J. Dinsdale
Summary
Accomplished Education Specialist with a proven track record at multiple school districts, enhancing student engagement and academic success through innovative curriculum planning and effective communication. Skilled as an IEP expert and proficient in team collaboration, significantly improving learning outcomes for students with special needs.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Education Specialist: Moderate/Severe
Sacramento Office of Education
09.2022 - 07.2024
- Provided individualized support for students with special needs, adapting instructional approaches to meet their unique learning requirements.
- Established a positive classroom environment, fostering mutual respect and open communication among students.
- Implemented data-driven instruction by regularly assessing student progress and adjusting lesson plans accordingly.
- Met with parents and guardians to assist in understanding and supporting educational objectives, learning expectations and behavior standards.
- Increased parent involvement through regular communication about student progress and collaborative goal-setting for academic success.
Education Specialist Mild/Moderate
Ripon Unified School District
08.2006 - 08.2022
- Assessed individual student needs to create lesson plans addressing academic strengths and interests of students.
- Provided individualized support for students with special needs to meet their unique learning requirements.
- Established a positive classroom environment.
- Regularly assessed student progress and adjusted lesson plans accordingly.
- Collaborated with other teachers to share best practices and implement effective teaching strategies across the school.
Education Specialist
Sylvan School District
08.2005 - 06.2006
- Assessed individual student needs to create lesson plans addressing academic strengths and interests of students,
- Provided individualized support for students with special needs.
- Established a positive classroom environment.
Education Specialist
Stanislaus County Office Of Education
08.2000 - 06.2005
- Provided individualized support for students with special needs, adapting instructional approaches to meet their unique learning requirements.
- Regularly assessed student progress and adjusted lesson plans accordingly.
- Developed curriculum materials that aligned with state standards, ensuring comprehensive coverage of required content.
- Collaborated with other teachers to implement effective teaching strategies for individual students.
Education
Preliminary Credentials - Teaching Credentials
Chapman University
Modesto, CAMaster of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
University of San Francisco
Sacramento CABachelor of Arts - Psychology
CSUS Stanislaus
Turlock, CATransfer - Psychology
Modesto Junior College
Modesto, CASkills
- Student engagement
- Assessment strategies
- IEP expertise
- Curriculum planning
- Problem-solving abilities
- Team collaboration
- Classroom management
- Effective communication with parents and staff
Timeline
Education Specialist: Moderate/Severe
Sacramento Office of Education
09.2022 - 07.2024
Education Specialist Mild/Moderate
Ripon Unified School District
08.2006 - 08.2022
Education Specialist
Sylvan School District
08.2005 - 06.2006
Education Specialist
Stanislaus County Office Of Education
08.2000 - 06.2005
Preliminary Credentials - Teaching Credentials
Chapman University
Master of Arts - Mental Health Counseling
University of San Francisco
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
CSUS Stanislaus
Transfer - Psychology
Modesto Junior College
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